Blackrocksrock Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Baby quilt - just got the borders to finish and a small tote bag for big sister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Lovely, both of them. Nice thought to make the bag for big sister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Oooh pretty! Both of them. It's quite shameful for me - my addiction is kicking off big time at the moment. Must control myself!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 While the builders are here, I've been fiddling with another patchwork pattern. Working from a book I'm getting so frustrated at the waste with generous cutting instructions. Very frustrating as it's almost half an inch in some parts! This person has never heard of the EZ angle ruler (or Creative Grids equivalent). I feel the need to improvise on some but because I be a newbie at this game I daren't in case I waste any more!!! On a brighter note, it's now taking shape and DD chose the fabrics years ago and I've added a few more bright ones since then - very colourful it's going to be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 sounds good I have decided I am rubbish at piecing - more ripping than sewing - and as for flying geese.............s ps Bought a mystery fq box of 50 from Craftsy - I await the postman eagerly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Ahh the EZ angle ruler has one for flying geese too! The Creative Grids has that and the triangle one in one big funny shaped ruler but it has a very firm grip on the fabric so it's great to cut without slipping. Although I haven't used that part yet. Still very frustrated with this block though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Love to see your blocks. Will look for ruler but it was 2.5 inch squares to a 4.5 inch rectangle and its rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Sounds complicated. I've never had a fancy ruler like that but tempted, does it really help rather than use the diagonals on an oblong one. I'd like to see your blocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Finished the one. I like doing testers first. I'm not planning on doing any more of it - got really cross as I had to unpick so many times to get the points anywhere near matching. Some didn't but I can live with them a bit out. But as it's a 12" block I thought maybe I'd turn it into a medallion or perhaps do different filler blocks instead - leaning towards medallion. Have taken a photo and will post on here soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 This is what I am struggling with - cannot piece things with points for to save my life but it will have to do..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 You can it looks great. Love the colours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 That's very nice Blackrocksrock I don't know how you have the patience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Yes I am doing it but I am not so happy with the results - It is a quilt for a friends special birthday as she is a cat person - I just hope I can do it. I am so critical of my own work as I see and know the imperfections! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Were all critical of our own. She'll just see your lovely fabrics and a fabulous quilt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Well I think the points look perfect from your photos. Yes, I'm very critical of my own stuff too. But again it's learning techniques and the more you do the better it gets - or so I hope! I am sure your friend will love it - the fabrics are great and the stars are too. And quilting will also help to hide any minor imperfection in your eyes that "Ooops, word censored!"ody will notice it at all. If some meannie ever does point out anything then challenge them to do better - I reckon they couldn't!!! Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Well said Valkyrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Thank you ladies - waiting to see your photos Val. Your block you made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I'm very tardy with that. Must find that little linky wire thing to transfer the pics onto the lappy. Actually we can't find the cheque book to pay the builder and the paperwork for my new car which is nearly ready! EEK! All a bit of upheaval here with boxes stacked up in the living room and somewhere in the pile is the necessary paperwork - builders finally gone so mad dash to do the DIY before the carpets arrive!!! Plus finally a couple of lay-ins to catch up with my sleep. This morning was unintentional - the alarm didn't go off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 You are so busy you will meet yourself coming backwards as my mum used to say!! Nice to hear your building work is done and new carpets are about ready. Enjoy a lie in or two. The cheque book will turn up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 New car...? Get digging in those boxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 The guy at the car dealership has emailed copies to us. PHEW!!!! And we found the cheque book today, but paid the builder by BACS instead before we found the book! So today I have been making a mess! Well I've washed the walls of the study and done filler bits. Hubby has been filling holes and repairing the lining paper. We bought the undercoat and gloss but forgot the paint for the ceilings! Still have to choose paint for the wall though. Oooh decisions, decisions!!!! Hubby has requested a table runner for the new sideboard so we can put the printer on top. I see purple stars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Wow that's good, you better get to the fabric shop!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Ooh busy lady, just get shopping!!! I had 50 fat quarters from craftsy delivered yesterday a mystery box so a wonderful stash now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Show us yer goodies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 My craftsy new stash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
